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BN08 UVH

2008 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

89,189 mi
Last recorded89,189 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 UVH
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2025 89,189 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 88,656 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

under trays fitted blocking view of some components

Fail 23 Dec 2024 88,656 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under trays fitted blocking view of some components

Pass 19 Dec 2023 85,891 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 80,640 miles

under trays fitted blocking view of some components

Fail 21 Dec 2022 80,638 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted blocking view of some components

Pass 25 Nov 2021 76,582 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess engine steady (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in windscreen not in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted blocking view to some components

Fail 25 Nov 2021 76,582 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess engine steady (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in windscreen not in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted blocking view to some components

Pass 28 Nov 2020 69,578 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 64,618 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 55,692 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 44,789 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 32,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 32,731 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 22,587 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 22,584 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 19,094 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 15,572 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 13,466 miles

Offside rear tyre slight cracking in tread

Fail 30 Aug 2012 13,466 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear tyre slight cracking in tread

Pass 1 Sep 2011 11,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 10,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 10,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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BN08 UVH is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2008 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 61,507 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BN08 UVH is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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